I'm in Bleach, starting with Unlimited Blade Works.

After responding to Yoruichi with a smile, Erin turned his gaze to the person next to Yoruichi.

Half a year has passed since I last saw Haruko Kuchiki. She has lost some weight, but her mental state is better than it was six months ago.

This made Erin's eyes almost overflow with laughter.

As expected of the most intelligent person among the Shinigami, he can even restore Shinigami who have been Hollowfied. As long as Kisuke Urahara wants to, the mere weakening of the soul is no problem.

So far, Kisuke Urahara's results seem quite good.

"how do you feel?"

"Yeah, it feels much easier than before."

After all, they had been married for five years. Although Erin didn't say it explicitly, Haruko knew what Erin wanted to ask.

"Thank you for your hard work, Haruko."

Erin reached out and took Kuchiki Haruko's hand in his.

This was the first time Erin had been so close to Kuchiki Haruko in front of outsiders, making Kuchiki Haruko a little shy. She secretly glanced at Shihouin Yoruichi, wanting to pull her hand away but reluctant to.

"Hey, hey, hey, I'm talking to you guys..."

Yoruichi Shihouin slapped her forehead. "Don't these two guys even know where they're going?"

I'm still here!

However, Erin's performance also relieved Yoruichi Shihouin.

At least, Erin isn't the kind of heartless person.

"Captain Erin, Ms. Kuchiki's condition is very serious. Although with Urahara's help, Ms. Kuchiki's condition has improved somewhat, if the root cause is not completely resolved, Ms. Kuchiki's condition will become increasingly dangerous."

"Ok?"

Erin raised an eyebrow.

It shouldn't be.

Chapter 59 Urahara's Speculation

Given Kisuke Urahara's abilities, completely resolving Haruko Kuchiki's problem shouldn't be difficult. So why did Yoruichi say that Kisuke Urahara only alleviated Haruko's condition?

Even if they can't come up with a solution in six months, can't they use "Hōgyoku"?

Although the Hogyoku is only a semi-finished product now, it should be fine to use it to treat Haruko.

What on earth does he want to do?

Do you control yourself?

Thinking of this, Erin's heart sank.

But his face remained expressionless as he asked Yoruichi Shihouin, "Did Yoruichi, the Third Seat Urahara, say how to resolve the root cause of Haruko's problem?"

"How would I know? But don't worry, since Urahara said so, he must have a way to solve it."

"It's just that the method might be a bit unusual, and I was afraid you wouldn't agree, so I didn't use it on Miss Kuchiki until you came back to confirm."

After hearing Yoruichi Shihouin's explanation, Erin nodded slightly.

Indeed, Kisuke Urahara does possess abilities.

However, she's too cunning.

Even if Yoruichi Shihouin didn't mention it, Erin almost forgot that the reason Kisuke Urahara helped Haruko Kuchiki stabilize her weakened soul was because he threatened her.

If Kisuke Urahara secretly left behind some tricks when he rescued Haruko Kuchiki, Erin's abilities would make it very difficult for him to detect them.

With me present, even if Kisuke Urahara is incredibly bold, he would still consider what might happen if his methods were exposed.

"I understand. Then please ask Captain Yoruichi to arrange a time with Third Seat Urahara for me. I'll bring Haruko along to hear his solution."

"no problem."

Three days later, Erin received a message from Yoruichi Shihouin. After greeting his father-in-law, Ginryu Kuchiki, he took Haruko Kuchiki and followed Yoruichi to a secluded spot in the Seireitei.

Soon, the ground in front of the three revealed the entrance to a cellar, with spiraling stairs leading down to the underground.

Only then did Erin sense a faint barrier through the entrance to the cave.

Erin glanced at Haruko out of the corner of her eye. Haruko's expression showed no surprise, clearly indicating that this wasn't the first time she had encountered such a situation.

After following Yoruichi Shihouin into the underground, what came into Erin's eyes was an underground plaza that was both strange and familiar.

It was unfamiliar because it was Erin's first time here.

The reason it felt familiar was that Erin had seen this place in an anime in her previous life.

The protagonist, Kurosaki Ichigo, used the "Tenjintai" invented by Urahara Kisuke here to complete his Bankai training in just three days.

The spacious underground plaza was not as dark and gloomy as most people would imagine; on the contrary, it was no different from the outside.

This was also Kisuke Urahara's invention.

The "bionic dome" can transform the top of the underground plaza into the shape of the sky, indistinguishable from the sky outside.

If you didn't come down from the entrance on the ground, no one would imagine that this place is actually located dozens of meters underground.

"Wow, what a rare guest!"

"Captain Erin, your presence is an honor to my secluded outpost."

After exchanging a glance, Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihouin welcomed Erin with playful smiles.

“Urahara Sanke, there’s no need for such formalities between us.”

When facing Kisuke Urahara, Erin knew that he couldn't outsmart these cunning people, so he didn't bother with any roundabout tactics and went straight to the point.

"What is the way to completely solve Haruko's problem?"

"If you can help me solve Haruko's weakened soul problem, I'll consider it a favor I owe you and Captain Yoruichi."

"Eirin..."

A hint of worry flashed in Haruko Kuchiki's eyes as she grasped Erin's hand.

As Erin's closest person, Haruko Kuchiki can be considered one of the people who understands Erin the most.

Erin is a very proud person, and at the same time, very confident.

Previously, she thought that Yoruichi and Urahara Sansei treated her because of their past friendship while working together in the Second Division.

But at this moment, judging from the conversation between Erin and Yoruichi and Kisuke Urahara, it seems that Erin paid some price for them to agree to treat him.

Gently patting Haruko's hand, Erin smiled at Haruko Kuchiki and said, "Don't worry, Haruko. Captain Yoruichi, Third Seat Urahara, and I are all members of the Gotei 13. Even if I owe them a favor, it won't affect me much."

"You need to know that to me, you are much more important than any so-called personal favor."

"Ah."

Haruko Kuchiki nodded slightly, but at the same time, she decided that if Kisuke Urahara and the other person made excessive demands on Erin because of her, she would rather give up treatment.

"As for Captain Erin's favor? Let's talk about that later."

Kisuke Urahara did not respond to Erin's words.

Although their conversation with Erin six months ago made Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihouin feel that their understanding of Erin was too one-sided, it seemed that Erin knew more about them.

It's important to know that in Soul Society, before Kisuke Urahara became the captain of the 12th Division, only Yoruichi Shihouin knew about his research capabilities.

Because of their exploration of the "Power of the Spirit King," they created the unfinished "Hōgyoku," which is an even greater secret.

After all, Kisuke Urahara doesn't fully understand the "Hogyoku" ability he created yet. He only knows that the "Hogyoku" in his hands can make Shinigami Hollowfied and gain Hollow power.

Kisuke Urahara was certain that, apart from Yoruichi, no one else should know about these things.

However, Erin not only knew about his research and development capabilities, but also about the existence of the "Hogyoku," which was extremely terrifying.

It seems that if Haruko Kuchiki's soul hadn't been affected, the entire Seireitei would probably be unaware that Erin was hidden among the Gotei 13.

Recalling the Zanpakuto that suddenly appeared using the "Tenjin Body" technique a while ago, Kisuke Urahara had a thought flash through his mind.

Did Erin, the person with the ability to "create swords," create a Zanpakuto with similar abilities to the one called "Rain Dew Takuro," and then learn countless secrets within the Seireitei through that Zanpakuto's power?

Just how much does Erin, the captain who came from their second division, actually know?

Fortunately, judging from the fact that Erin was willing to expose himself to them in order to help Haruko Kuchiki recover, Erin is not an evil person.

At the very least, Haruko Kuchiki can be considered one of Erin's weaknesses.

With his mind racing, Kisuke Urahara clapped his hands. "Captain Erin, let me first explain my treatment plan for Miss Kuchiki to you, so you have a good understanding of the whole process, and then we can discuss how to treat Miss Kuchiki."

……

Sigh, I received a call from my editor this morning informing me that this book won't make it to the next round of recommendations. Sigh...

Chapter 60 Treatment Plan

"Captain Erin, the reason why Miss Kuchiki's soul is gradually weakening is because your spiritual pressure is too strong. Miss Kuchiki's soul, which is often by your side, cannot withstand the pressure brought by your strong spiritual pressure."

"Ah."

Erin nodded.

He didn't realize this at first, but after the Fourth Division Captain Retsu Unohana pointed it out, he naturally understood the reason.

When Haruko Kuchiki heard what Kisuke Urahara said, her face turned pale, and she gripped Erin's hand much tighter.

As Erin's wife, she not only failed to accompany him properly, but also dragged him down because of her own weakness, which is a disgrace to a wife.

"When a Shinigami of the rank of lieutenant or above goes to the human world, unless they are on a special mission, they must be sealed with a limited spiritual pressure."

"I suppose Captain Erin is aware of this reason as well?"

"Yes, powerful spiritual pressure can oppress the souls of humans in the mortal world. Some people will develop spiritual pressure after being frequently stimulated by powerful spiritual pressure, and will have the ability to see 'spirits'."

"The souls of those who possess spiritual pressure are the most delicious food in the eyes of Hollows, and the mortal world lacks the means to fight against Hollows."

"Possessing spiritual pressure will only make people in the mortal world die faster."

"Therefore, the powerful Shinigami's limited spiritual pressure entering the human world can be considered a form of protection for humanity in the human world."

“Indeed, Captain Erin understands it very well.”